The Metal Cell Podcast

It was a pleasure to welcome Dan Pearson (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Ben Keating (Vocals/Guitar) & Moe Curtain (Bass) of Chemical Addiction to the podcast. The Kilkenny four-piece with Daire Nolan on Drums released an incredible EP called 'Backburner' in 2023, which was the culmination of many years of touring and releasing singles. Here's Pat O'Regan of The Smashing Skull Sessions take on it: 'Ther...

It was a pleasure to welcome Conor Jordan (Bassist), Dan O'Connor (Drums)& Matt O'Brien (Guitarist) of Dublin Thrashers Crossfire on to the show. The band along with Kevin O’Connor-Conroy (Vocals/Guitars) formed in 2012, and have established their reputation as one of Ireland’s premier thrash metal bands, utilizing a mix of sci-fi and horror-inspired lyricism and imagery with their own blend o...

Have Mercy are a four-piece indie rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. Influenced by a variety of post-hardcore and emo acts, singer/guitarist Brian Swindle, guitarist Andrew Johnson, bassist Nick Woolford, and drummer Todd Wallace released their first EP, My Oldest Friend, in early 2012. The band went on to release one more ep and four albums before splitting up on 2019 due to founding member and...

It was a pleasure to welcome John Roche ( (Guitars/Bass/Music) & Red Corcoran (Vocals) of Death Metal band Crimson Butchery on the show. They have released absolute killer death metal infused album 'Repulsive Exhibition' in Sept 2023, which made No.6 in The Metal Cell Podcast's album of the Year list. Myself and Evan talk to the Kilkenny duo about the formation of the band, previous bands they...

As December Falls are a four piece, female-fronted band from Nottingham, UK. The line up consists of Bethany Curtis (Vocals), Ande Hunter (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Timmy Francis (Rhythm Guitar) and Lukas James (drums). Their self-titled debut album was released on February 8, 2019, with their style being a mixture of rock, pop punk. As December Falls are now delving into a more heavier sound a...

Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page. There was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 2 of the podcast...

Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page. There was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 1 of the podcast...

It was a pleasure to welcome Richie Harpur (Guitars), Ciaran Foley (Guitars & Lead Vocals) Bryan Steacy (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Mike Howlin (Drums) of 12 Gauge Outrage, purveyors of killer Metal from the southeast of Ireland! The lads join me on the show to talk about their excellent latest EP 'Sirens' (ranked at number 7 in The Metal Cell Best of 2023). We also talked about the recording of...

Solothurn are an Alt-Metal band based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of Ryan Adair (Vocals) Dee Cleland (Guitars), Simon Beggs (Guitars), Ross Hunter (Bass)& Marty Elley (Drums). Solothurn formed in 2022 and they are all experienced members of the Metal scene appearing in bands like Involution, Electric Red, Annapurna, Toska and Mondo Generator. ( http://www.solothurnband.com ) I was...

Of Virtue is an American metalcore band formed in Lansing, Michigan in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist Tyler Ennis, guitarist and co-lead vocalist Damon Tate, guitarist Michael Valadez and drummer Ryan Trinh. The band has released three albums and three EPs, along with their newest album called 'Omen' which came out September, 2023. Letty catches up with Damon about the creation of 'Omen'...

It was a pleasure to welcome again Steve Quinn (Vocals), Paul Quinn (Guitar) & Kieran O'Leary (Bass) of Cork Doom purveyors The Grief to the podcast. The four piece along with John Murphy (Guitars, Synths, Producer, Engineer & Mixer) recorded their latest album 'Crucible' in Murphy's home studio, The Barn, in North Cork during 2022 & 2023. Check out Pat O'Regans review of it here: ( ht...

Skindred is a Welsh band that fuses heavy metal with other genres, most notably reggae. Formed in Newport in 1998, they are well known for their energetic and involving live performances all over the world. The four piece, following a massive support slot with KISS and several summer festivals have just kicked off their current tour supporting their brilliant new release 'Smile'. *Letty caught up...

The Metal Cell is delighted to announce our third collaboration with Pat O'Regan of the Smashing Skull Sessions. We interviewed Andy Ennis (Vocals/Bass) & Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan (Drums/Vocals/Cello) of the incredible Post Metal Black band Domhain. Since the Northern Ireland based band released 'Nimue' ( https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/articles/nimue ) in October, they followed it up wi...

Letty Sharp interviews Arron O'Shaughnessy (Vocals) & Darragh O'Connor (Guitars) of Black Metal/DSBM band Horrenda. The Dublin based band formed in 2015 as a solo project by Darragh and became a four piece in late 2016 with Aaron taking over on vocal duties. Horrenda has been a revolving door in relation to musicians coming in and out of the band but yet they have consistently released some in...

From Ruins are the epitome of a modern metal band, with huge riffs, soaring yet often devastating vocals mixed with melodic metalcore. Formed in the spring of 2023 out of the ashes of another band, the Northern Ireland-based outfit released their debut single, ‘Running Away‘, follow-up ‘Hate Me‘ and first EP, ‘Inner Demons in October 2023. I caught up with the quintet – Neil Anderson (guitar), Dam...

Letty Sharp catches up with Mó Sheerin (Guitars/Synths) & Damian Dziennik (Drums) of progressive Irish metal band Nebularis. After a blistering debut performance at Siege of Limerick, a slot on RTE 2XM's Sessions from Oblivion and an deserved appearance in the Metal2TMasses final, it's been a hugely important first year for Nebularis. Letty chats with Mó & Damian about this and what to exp...

It was a pleasure to welcome Philly, Joe and JR to the podcast to do an exclusive track by track rub through of their fantastic new release 'Bats' on @ProstheticRecords . 'From the tombs of Egypt to the faded glamour of old Hollywood, Philly, Domo, JR, Joe and James lead us through new sonic landscapes and all manner of novel adventures on what they themselves call their “weirdest” album yet.' Bat...

It was a pleasure to welcome Vince McCarthy (Vocals), Sean Keenaghan (Guitars), Kevin O'Brien (Bass) & Dave Hackett (Drums) of Hardcore band Ten Point Rule on to the show. Ten Point Rule were formed in 1998, played mostly in the Phoenix, and were part of a large underground punk/metal/hardcore scene. They recorded a 5 track CD 'Say my Name' EP in BPM studios in Douglas in April 1999 and launch...

It was a pleasure to welcome twins Ciaran & Eoin Culhane onto the show to talk about their fantastic new release 'Oars in the Water'. Shardborne based in Limerick, are a Progressive/Tech Instrumental Metal band, known for technical prowess and boundless creativity and summon a sonic tapestry that is as intricate as it is emotive. Welcome to a realm where stories are told through harmonies, com...

Undeath, the death metal band formed in Rochester, New York in 2018, have generated considerable buzz early in their career. Signed to Prosthetic Records, they released their second album, It's Time... To Rise From the Grave," in 2022, the quintet have a sound that brings me back to the early days of death metal, you will hear traces of death metal legends like Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, and A...

It was a pleasure to welcome Ciaran Culhanne, of Bad Reputation/Siege of Limerick, onto the show on a pre-recorded Facebook Stream. Ciaran talks about how it has developed over the years, tips for bands and fans that are hitting the Siege for the first time, how he plans his day, some great stories and many more interesting insights into what to expect for 'Siege of Limerick Smahain MMXXIII' Joini...

Anto McCaughley (Guitars) and Duane Watson (Vocals) of modern, groove metal veterans Sinocence make a welcome return to the podcast to talk about their incredible new EP 'The Fire Rises'. Their first release to feature new members Duane Watson on Vocals, Neil Ward on guitar and Matt McLaughlin on drums along with original members Anto & Jim (Bass). I was really excited to chat with the two lad...

It was a pleasure to welcome Dan Drever (Guitars) & Linz Mackenzie Conway (Drums) of Scottish progressive, sludge and death infused metal, Iron Altar onto the show for the first time. On co-host duties was Steve from Grey Stag, who will be joining Iron Altar on a November tour around Ireland, which should shake the foundations of every venue they play in. The lads were on the show to discuss t...

It was a pleasure to welcome Garth Kidd (Vox/Bass) & Joe McGuigan (Guitars) of Devilsome. The band along with John McSherry (Guitars) play music inspired by goth, metal, punk, horror, occult and all things dark and delectable. Childhood friends but finally united under the banner Devilsome, the lads share their love of horror movies, 80s vibes and classic metal bands. We discuss this and how t...

InVisions is a Melodic Metalcore/Post-Hardcore band from North Yorkshire, in the UK. The band have played Hellfest, Bloodstock, Download and Tech Fest to name drop a few festivals and they are steadily rising up the ranks of the UK Metal scene. Deadlock is their latest album release out since 2022, their first single Unbreakable came within a week of formation in 2016. 2017’s debut Never Nothing a...